It had been our hope to facilitate sign-ups for in-person attendance at our Christmas Eve worship service. Due to rising Covid 19 numbers, however, we have decided…… Read more “Christmas Eve Worship Attendance Update”
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In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)
When we began our move to in-person worship this fall, we committed to evaluating this in late November. After much discussion among our Deacons of Worship, Senior Deacons,…… Read more “In-Person Worship Update (for 11/29/2020)”
Black Lives Matter at FCC
(As posted on the 9/25/2020 Messenger) At its September meeting, the Board of Deacons of our church decided to move forward with the placement of Black Lives…… Read more “Black Lives Matter at FCC”
View each of our worship services here:
If you wish to view our worship services and are not sure how to get to a specific service, we now have them listed out, with the…… Read more “View each of our worship services here:”
Return to In-Person Worship
This coming Sunday, October 18, we will begin a return to in-person worship attendance in the church sanctuary. We will be implementing an incremental approach to this…… Read more “Return to In-Person Worship”
Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship
Join us after worship on Sunday at 11 am for our Virtual Coffee Hour! If you didn’t receive an invitation by email and wish to join next week, please click…… Read more “Virtual Coffee Hour after Worship”
Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused
The next 1-2 years will be very challenging for many in our church and the broader community due to the economy and Covid-19. We have an opening…… Read more “Opening for Deacon of Christian Mission: Covid and Economy Focused”
In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder
5/19/2020 In order to avoid confusion, please know that First Congregational Church will continue our virtual Sunday worship services despite Governor Baker’s announcement this week that houses…… Read more “In-Person Worship Suspension Reminder”
3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship
March 25, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, This is to let you know that we are extending cancellation of Sunday worship services and all other church activities…… Read more “3/25/20 Update to Sunday Worship”
Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice
3/13/2020 Dear Members and Friends, I am writing to share with you the decision that has been made to cancel Sunday worship services and all other church…… Read more “Sunday Worship Cancellation Notice”
Fascism Alive and Well
This week we welcome a new president to the White House and with him, a new beginning. That new beginning could not come soon enough. Had the…… Read more “Fascism Alive and Well”
Join Us for Worship 1/17/21 at 10 am
Please join us by watching the broadcast on MMTV or as we live stream from the sanctuary at 10 on YouTube. The link is: https://worship.fccmelrose.org/Jan-17-2021 The hymn…… Read more “Join Us for Worship 1/17/21 at 10 am”
Taking the Long View of Things
Raise your hand if you’ve had it with this pandemic. Honestly (or dare I say “Honest to God”), we over a year in and the waves keep…… Read more “Taking the Long View of Things”
Hanging on to Christmas
Remember back in November when people couldn’t wait to put up their Christmas lights and decorations? It made sense, really. With the gathering darkness of winter on…… Read more “Hanging on to Christmas”
Christmas Eve Worship at 7 pm: Worship Link
Virtual Worship at 7 pm on YouTube & MMTVChristmas Eve (with communion), December 24, 2020 link: https://worship.fccmelrose.org/Christmas-Eve-2020 https://worship.fccmelrose.org/Christmas-Eve-2020 Special Note about Christmas Eve service: This is a communion service,…… Read more “Christmas Eve Worship at 7 pm: Worship Link”
